Of course the 4runner is based on the prado...

 

whats with the 2nd stick in the MT in these pictures?

http://www.autospies.com/article/ind...&categoryId=21

 

2-speed t-case?

 

Transfer case lever, you see, back in the olden days, there was a lever for 4wd, instead of a button...

 

Cooooool!

 

it has the lever but it's all electronic underneath. from what I can remember it's no longer directly connected to the tc rather all wires n stuff. I can't be certain but I believe that was the understand when they changed everything back in 00 or 01? Someone want to confirm this?

 

has anybody heard whether or not they'll offer a soft-top down the road?

 

Yep, read in one of the articles that it was in the works. For what that's worth.

 

Even the MT will be FT 4WD, there still are 4Hi 4Lo and something that was L4Lo (if i remember correctly)

It talks about it in the article in 4wd Toyota Owner Magazine

 

I like the vehicle, especially with the off-road options you can get. Not sure if I like the white top though. I prefer a vehicle to be all one color.